Amanda Harding

323 Farmhill Circle

(224)-636-4119 │aeharding26@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Dominican University —River Forest, IL, May 2018-December 2019
Master’s Degree : Library and Information Science, 4.0 GPA
School Library Media Program

Northern Illinois University —Dekalb, IL, August 2012-December 2014

Bachelor of Arts: English, 3.5 GPA
Minor in Psychology

College of Lake County —Grayslake, IL, August 2010-May 2012

Associate of Arts: English

CERTIFICATIONS
Substitute Teaching License —Illinois (2017)

Professional Educator License (K-12)—Illinois (anticipated spring 2020)

Library Information Specialist Endorsement (K-12)—Illinois (anticipated spring 2020)

Affiliations—American Library Association

STUDENT TEACHING
Isaac Fox Elementary School— Lake Zurich, IL— March 2020-April 2020

EMPLOYMENT
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School—Long Grove, IL— August 2017-February 2020
Education Support Professional, Learning Center
Oversee 22 classes per week in the Learning Center, approximately 500 students, in grades 1-5.
Facilitate book checkout. Lead handwriting and cursive instruction using the learning program
Handwriting Without Tears. Provide support in the Makerspace area, where students engage in
STEM based activities. Process and catalogue new materials monthly. Instill a love of reading
through weekly book talks and through current and culturally diverse book displays. Assist in
organizing and carrying out various library events, including a “Starbooks Cafe” book tasting and
“Tournament of Picture Books” event. Helped organize and facilitate the school wide “Family
Reading Night” event. Coordinate and oversee parent volunteers.

Highland Park Public Library —Highland Park, IL—May 2017- present

Membership Services Assistant
Fulfill circulation tasks, including checking in and out items, organizing materials, processing holds
and renewals, collecting fines and fees. Communicate with patrons regarding accounts. Assist
patrons with usage of library equipment.
US Bank—Deerfield, IL—May 2016-February 2017
Teller
Processed customer transactions and handled concerns in person as well as on the phone. Sold
appropriate products to customers and referred them to proper bankers. Teller coordinator duties,
such as providing guidance to other tellers and maintaining optimal cash levels in the branch.

Humanitarian Service Project—Carol Stream, IL— September 2015-December 2015

Grants Intern
Researched new grant opportunities to apply for and write letters of inquiry. Made phone calls to
clients and update databases and spreadsheets accordingly. Updated daily blog.

Kohl’s—Lake Zurich, IL— June 2013-June 2016

Sales Associate
Assisted customers in locating items on the sales floor Responded to customer inquiries. Handled
transactions at the register when needed. Train new employees.